ESPN #1 2027 PG Kaleena “Special K” Smith just got BUSY at the UA Elite 24 game. pic.twitter.com/awVDdqvOjh
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It was a standing-room only crowd on Saturday night at Duggal Greenhouse as fans were treated to an incredible night of basketball thanks to nearly 24 of the top rising standouts in grassroots basketball.
Lady Vols recruit Kaleena Smith had a MVP performance to help Team Fire defeat Team Ice, 85-75. Smith stuffed the stat sheet with 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting, four assists and four steals. It was also her long-range 3-pointer that sealed the win for Team Fire. In addition, Oliviyah Edwards another Lady Vols top target had 8 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 blocks for Team Fire.
Team Ice was led by Saniyah Hall (Lady Vol recruit) who scored a game-high 21 points to go along with nine rebounds, while teammate Deniya Prawl, another Lady Vols recruit had 10 points, 5 rebounds, 1 block, and 1 steal.
Other Notable Lady Vol Recruits that participated: Kate Harpring, Destiny Lunan, Jacy Abii, and Olivia Vukosa.
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Kaleena Smith
Kate Harping
Olivia Vukosa
Destiny Lunan
Saniyah Hall
Deniya Prawl
Oliviyah Edwards